Love Of Psalms 12 (You Must Love Discipline)

CHAPTER 12

1 To learn, you must love discipline; it is stupid to hate correction.

2 The Lord approves of those who are good, but he condemns those who plan wickedness.

3 Wickedness never brings stability; only the godly have deep roots.

4 A worthy wife is her husband’s joy and crown; a shameful wife saps his strength.

5 The plans of the godly are just; the advice of the wicked is treacherous.

6 The words of the wicked are like a murderous ambush, but the words of the godly save lives.

7 The wicked perish and are gone, but the children of the godly stand firm.

8 Everyone admires a person with good sense, but a warped mind is despised.

9 It is better to be a nobody with a servant than to be self-important but have no food.

10 The godly are concerned for the welfare of their animals, but even the kindness of the wicked is cruel.

11 Hard work means prosperity; only fools idle away their time.

12 Thieves are jealous of each other’s loot, while the godly bear their own fruit.

13 The wicked are trapped by their own words, but the godly escape such trouble.

14 People can get many good things by the words they say; the work of their hands also gives them many benefits.

15 Fools think they need no advice, but the wise listen to others.

16 A fool is quick-tempered, but a wise person stays calm when insulted.

17 An honest witness tells the truth; a false witness tells lies.

18 Some people make cutting remarks, but the words of the wise bring healing.

19 Truth stands the test of time; lies are soon exposed.

20 Deceit fills hearts that are plotting evil; joy fills hearts that are planning peace!

21 No real harm befalls the godly, but the wicked have their fill of trouble.

22 The Lord hates those who don’t keep their word, but he delights in those who do.

23 Wise people don’t make a show of their knowledge, but fools broadcast their folly.

24 Work hard and become a leader; be lazy and become a slave.

25 Worry weighs a person down; an encouraging word cheers a person up.

26 The godly give good advice to their friends; the wicked lead them astray.

27 Lazy people don’t even cook the game they catch, but the diligent make use of everything they find.

28 The way of the godly leads to life; their path does not lead to death.

CHAPTER 13

1 A wise child accepts a parent’s discipline; a young mocker refuses to listen.

2 Good people enjoy the positive results of their words, but those who are treacherous crave violence.

3 Those who control their tongue will have a long life; a quick retort can ruin everything.

4 Lazy people want much but get little, but those who work hard will prosper and be satisfied.

5 Those who are godly hate lies; the wicked come to shame and disgrace.

6 Godliness helps people all through life, while the evil are destroyed by their wickedness.

7 Some who are poor pretend to be rich; others who are rich pretend to be poor.

8 The rich can pay a ransom, but the poor won’t even get threatened.

9 The life of the godly is full of light and joy, but the sinner’s light is snuffed out.

10 Pride leads to arguments; those who take advice are wise.

11 Wealth from get-rich-quick schemes quickly disappears; wealth from hard work grows.

12 Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but when dreams come true, there is life and joy.

13 People who despise advice will find themselves in trouble; those who respect it will succeed.

14 The advice of the wise is like a life-giving fountain; those who accept it avoid the snares of death.

15 A person with good sense is respected; a treacherous person walks a rocky road.

16 Wise people think before they act; fools don’t and even brag about it!

17 An unreliable messenger stumbles into trouble, but a reliable messenger brings healing.

18 If you ignore criticism, you will end in poverty and disgrace; if you accept criticism, you will be honored.

19 It is pleasant to see dreams come true, but fools will not turn from evil to attain them.

20 Whoever walks with the wise will become wise; whoever walks with fools will suffer harm.

21 Trouble chases sinners, while blessings chase the righteous!

22 Good people leave an inheritance to their grandchildren, but the sinner’s wealth passes to the godly.

23 A poor person’s farm may produce much food, but injustice sweeps it all away.

24 If you refuse to discipline your children, it proves you don’t love them; if you love your children, you will be prompt to discipline them.

25 The godly eat to their hearts’ content, but the belly of the wicked goes hungry.